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Q-and-A with NIU author Joe Bonomo

May 22, 2013
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Professor Joe Bonomo, a favorite teacher among many NIU students in the Department of English and a well-known rock ’n’ roll author and authority, has a new book out featuring a collection of essays exploring his youth. The book, titled...
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Former Gov. Jim Thompson to speak, receive honorary degree at May 25 law commencement

May 21, 2013
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The Northern Illinois University College of Law will present former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson with an Honorary Doctorate of Law during its Saturday, May 25, commencement ceremony, where he will also be featured as the commencement speaker. The ceremony...
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NIU names Eric A. Weldy vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

May 21, 2013
Eric A. Weldy

Following a 10-month national search, Northern Illinois University announced it has selected Eric A. Weldy, associate vice president for Student Affairs at Florida State University, as its new vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Weldy will assume his...
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